Senior Accountant: Lead Client Portfolio & Tax Expert

Butler Rose; Guiseley; On-site; GBP 42,000 - 48,000; Full time

Job summary

Butler Rose Public Practice in Leeds Central seeks a Senior Accountant to manage a client portfolio, oversee accounts preparation, tax compliance and junior staff development. You will work across diverse industries with opportunities for progression.

The role requires ACA/ACCA (or equivalent), solid UK practice experience, and strong client-facing skills. Salary is competitive with DOE and based in Leeds.

Qualifications

• Experience working in a UK accountancy practice environment.
• Experience managing a client portfolio.
• ACA or ACCA qualification or equivalent experience.

Responsibilities

• Manage a portfolio of clients across various industries.
• Prepare and review statutory accounts for limited companies, partnerships and sole traders.
• Prepare and review management accounts and Self-Assessment Tax Returns.
• Prepare and review Corporation Tax Returns and assist with tax planning.
• Review bookkeeping and VAT returns prepared by junior staff.
• Provide training and mentoring to junior team members.
• Build and maintain strong client relationships and liaise with HMRC.

Skills

Client portfolio management

Communication skills

Mentoring junior staff

UK accountancy practice

Education

ACA / ACCA qualification

Job description

Butler Rose Public Practice in Leeds Central seeks a Senior Accountant to manage a client portfolio, oversee accounts preparation, tax compliance and junior staff development. You will work across diverse industries with opportunities for progression.

The role requires ACA/ACCA (or equivalent), solid UK practice experience, and strong client-facing skills. Salary is competitive with DOE and based in Leeds.